Barbara Micro hook 45

Clinical Application

Designed for delicate soft-tissue work under magnification, this 45-degree micro hook is used to engage, elevate, and retract fine membranes and tissue planes with minimal collateral trauma. Typical applications include microsurgical dissection, membrane peeling or elevation, targeted tissue retraction in ophthalmic and ENT procedures, fine suture retrieval and handling in reconstructive or plastic microsurgery, and other procedures requiring precise point engagement in confined fields.

Design & Configuration

The 45-degree angulation positions the tip to approach tissue planes tangentially, improving visibility and access when working through small incisions or under the operating microscope. The fine single-point hook concentrates applied force to a very small contact area to allow secure engagement of thin tissue or sutures without requiring large instrument movements. The angled geometry also aids ergonomic hand positioning, enabling controlled manipulation while maintaining the surgeon’s line of sight.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Micro hook
• Pattern / model: Barbara Micro hook 45
• Configuration: 45-degree angled shaft with fine hook tip
• Tip / jaw pattern: Fine single-point hook for precise tissue engagement
• Typical surgical use: Microsurgical retraction, membrane elevation, microdissection, suture retrieval
• Material / construction: Surgical-grade stainless steel
• Reusable: Yes

Material & Construction

Constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel for resistance to corrosion and repeated sterilization cycles. The fine hook tip is precision-formed to maintain sharp, predictable geometry for consistent performance during microsurgical manipulation. The instrument is intended for repeated use following appropriate cleaning and sterilization protocols.

Quality & Compliance

Manufactured by FDA-registered OEM facilities and produced under strict quality control standards.

Brand Comparison

Comparable in form and function to equivalent instruments offered by major US medical suppliers.

Availability & Returns

• In-stock lead time: ships within ~1 week
• Out-of-stock lead time: 2–4 weeks
• Returns: 30-day return policy